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Basilica · Czechia

Basilica of St. Wenceslaus, Stará Boleslav

Brandýs nad Labem-Stará Boleslav, Central Bohemia, Czechia

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Why pilgrims come

A sacred place worth the journey.

The basilica stands at the traditional place where Duke Wenceslaus was killed in 935. It is the heart of the Czech national St. Wenceslaus pilgrimage, while his principal tomb is in Prague Cathedral.

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The pilgrim’s guide

What makes this visit meaningful

Stand at the traditional martyrdom place, then connect it with the saint's tomb in Prague.

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The martyrdom threshold

Locate the event that shaped Czech patronal memory.

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National pilgrimage

See saint, nation, and public liturgy meet.

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Martyrdom here, tomb in Prague

Keep the event and resting place distinct.

Feasts, anniversaries & celebrations

National St. Wenceslaus PilgrimageVerify the annual programme.

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More sacred stops for this journey

ShrineBasilica of the Assumption and Palladium of the Czech LandsBrandýs nad Labem-Stará Boleslav, CzechiaCathedralCathedral of Saints Vitus, Wenceslaus and AdalbertPrague, Czechia